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Deepwater Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 658 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 12, 2011

Great School! My 3 daughters have attended DWJH, and loved it! Highly recommended. I have had family moving into neighborhood so their children can attend. Teachers/Staff highly educated and have been there forever.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2011

I went to this school for 1 year back in 1982 This school is prejudice to Mexicans. One female dog that went by mrswyatt told my mom that I would never be a a student and would never make it in school. Well I graduated..and a local artist here in San Antonio. Thanks for the positive modivation oldhag!


Posted May 8, 2011

I went to dwjh 2011 i was the poor scbool ever the teachers get offended for everything they give you dettention for almos everything y some one do something bad on school the whole school get punish teqcher messed with your grades all time theres a lots of fights in that school and if you get a 100 on a taks test they think that you cheat and in that school is so raisesist with mexicans and with people who came from other countries and the food there is not good is nasty the only thing that is fine is fine arts electives p.e and sports


Posted June 3, 2009

phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2006

i attended dwjh in 6th and 7th grades, and compared to the new school, deepwater is high on my list. just the choices in academics and extracurricular activities was outstanding. education is above average and the school policies and disciplinary actions are very organized and justified.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 3, 2006

Academic wise this shool is very well organized and advanced, in my opinion. The learning experiences i went through while going there was great, and i'm thrilled to know that my little sister is currently a student there. I'm fully aware of how wonderful the teachers are, especially in the Music, and Sports department. Ms. Borrego, the music teacher, is very good at what she does, and gives all her effort in teaching her students. I'm honored to be able to speak so highly of this school, and i wish the best of luck for the teachers and students who work or attend Deepwater Jr. High.
—Submitted by a former student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Native89%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education80%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Native88%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education60%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education50%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 80% 48%
White 17% 34%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 18%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 79%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 29%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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501 Glenmore
Pasadena, TX 77503
Phone: (832) 668-7600

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